AI rule book in the works

Australian Human Rights Commission launches project.

How will advancements in artificial intelligence shape our human rights of the future?

The Australian Human Rights Commission has officially launched a three-year project examining the impact of technology on human rights. The Human Rights and Technology Issues Paper will assess the implications of AI on privacy and freedom and investigate what protections are required in areas such as insurance, social media and justice.

Launching the project in Sydney on Tuesday, Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow said humanity should lead innovation.

“Human rights must shape the future these incredible innovations have made possible,” he said.

“We must seize the opportunities technology presents but also guard against threats to our rights and the potential for entrenched inequality and disadvantage.

“Working collaboratively with industry and government, we will develop a practical roadmap for reform in Australia.”

Edward Pollitt After starting as an intern for Information Age in 2017, Edward is now a full-time journalist with the publication. He covers a range of topics that relate to the technology sector, with a particular interest in start-ups, digital transformation and cyber security.